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2.5 hour Seal Swim - Kaikoura
Experience the thrill of swimming with wild New Zealand Fur Seals on this 2.5-hour adventure along the stunning Kaikōura Peninsula!
Highlights
- Swim with playful New Zealand Fur Seals in their natural habitat
- Soak up the stunning views of the Kaikōura Peninsula and ranges
- Spend up to an hour in the water with these curious creatures
- Keep warm in a full-length wetsuit provided for the swim
- Rely on expert guides with decades of experience
Seal Swim Kaikōura’s friendly family team, guiding visitors since 1987, will take you on a short boat ride across pristine bays framed by dramatic cliffs and the rugged Kaikōura Ranges.
Once anchored in the sheltered waters, the adventure begins as you slip into a cosy full-length wetsuit and spend up to an hour snorkelling alongside playful, curious seals in their untouched natural habitat. Their flips, dives, and inquisitive nature make this one of the world’s most unforgettable wildlife encounters, leaving guests with a real connection to these fun-loving creatures and their beautiful environment.
With expert guidance to help build confidence, the tour is perfect for both first-timers and seasoned snorkellers. Recognised with numerous awards and even featured on the Getaway Travel Show, this is a truly unique New Zealand experience and an absolute must-do for anyone visiting the South Island!
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Regina fromGermany wrote on 23 January 2018
Einmaliges und unvergleichliches Erlebnis
Das war eine einmalige Erfahrung und ich bin immer noch ganz selig, wenn ich daran zurueckdenke! Die Tiere werden weder gelockt, noch sind sie dressiert. Dass die Tiere zu den Menschen stossen, beruht auf Freiwilligkeit und dem Umstand, dass die Tiere sich abkuehlen muessen. Ich hatte einige Zeit intensiven Kontakt mit einer maennlichen Seerobbe, der mir gestattet hat, ihm zu folgen. Fantastisch! Das Team von Seal Swim macht eine grossartige Arbeit und legt grossen Wert darauf, dass es den Tieren in jeder Sekunde des Besuches gut geht und sie sich wohlfuehlen. Schliesslich sind die Menschen nur die Besucher im Lebensraum der Robben.
Marit Konrad fromGermany wrote on 25 March 2017
Fantastisches Erlebnis
Wir haben die Tour erst am Tag vorher gebucht und waren aufgrund des Wetters etwas skeptisch. Die Neoprenanzüge waren aber so warm, daß es wirklich nicht kalt war. Dann gings raus mit dem Boot zu einer nahen Robbenkolonie. Die Robben waren sehr neugierig und kamen sofort ganz nah an uns heran. Es war fantastisch und die Zeit verging viel zu schnell. Man kann nur etwas falsch machen bei der Tour, nämlich sie nicht zu buchen.
Gerrit Schubert fromGermany wrote on 14 March 2016
Eine schöne Erfahrung
Schwimmen mit Seehunden ist was Besonderes. Wenn plötzlich ein Seehunden ganz dicht an dir vorbeischießt - grandios.
mukeshv fromNew Zealand wrote on 18 May 2021
Fantastic
Really nice people. Will highly recommend.
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Jonas Gaebler fromGermany wrote on 06 February 2018
Einfach nur einzigartig und fantastisch
Ein wirklich klasse Erlebnis welches ich nie mehr vergessen werde. Vielen Dank für die klasse Erfahrung und ich kann es nur jedem weiter empfehlen!